About this Study Set
This study set covers Government & Politics through
25 practice questions.
Foundational knowledge regarding the structure, history, and operation of the Australian government. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Australian Civics and Government study set below.
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1
Which document acts as the supreme law of Australia and outlines the rules for how the country is governed?
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A
The Magna Carta
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B
The Australian Constitution
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C
The Declaration of Independence
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D
The Bill of Rights
2
Who is the official representative of the British Monarch in the Australian Federal Government?
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A
The Prime Minister
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B
The Chief Justice
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C
The Governor-General
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D
The President
3
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
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A
Federal, State, and Local
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B
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
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C
Local, Regional, and National
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D
Upper, Lower, and Middle
4
In which city is the Parliament of Australia located?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Canberra
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D
Brisbane
5
How many houses make up the Australian Federal Parliament?
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A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
6
What is the lower house of the Australian Federal Parliament called?
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A
The Senate
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B
The Legislative Council
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C
The House of Representatives
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D
The High Court
7
Which person is the head of the Australian Federal Government?
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A
The Governor-General
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B
The Prime Minister
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C
The Opposition Leader
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D
The Speaker
8
How many senators represent each Australian state in the Senate?
9
What is the minimum age required for an Australian citizen to be eligible to vote?
10
What is the official term for the act of drawing lines on a map to create voting areas?
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A
Electorate
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B
Electoral Division
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C
Constituency
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D
All of the above
11
Which body is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?
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A
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
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B
The High Court
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C
The Department of Home Affairs
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D
The Parliament
12
What happens if an Australian citizen fails to vote in a federal election?
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A
They are ignored
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B
They receive a fine
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C
They lose their passport
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D
They are barred from future elections
13
Which level of government is primarily responsible for waste collection and local parks?
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A
Federal
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B
State
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C
Local
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D
Territory
14
Which level of government is responsible for the Australian Defence Force?
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A
Local
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B
State
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C
Federal
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D
Council
15
What is the term for a proposed new law that is discussed in Parliament?
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A
A motion
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B
A bill
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C
A decree
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D
An amendment
16
What must a bill receive to officially become an Act of Parliament?
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A
Royal Assent
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B
Prime Ministerial Approval
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C
Public Referendum
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D
Judicial Review
17
What is the role of the Australian High Court?
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A
To draft new laws
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B
To interpret the Constitution
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C
To manage state budgets
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D
To elect the Prime Minister
18
What does the 'separation of powers' in Australia prevent?
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A
The Prime Minister from voting
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B
One group from having too much power
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C
The public from protesting
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D
The Queen from visiting
19
What is a referendum in the Australian context?
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A
A local council meeting
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B
A vote to change the Constitution
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C
A federal election
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D
A judicial hearing
20
How many states are in the Commonwealth of Australia?
21
Which territory has its own parliament similar to a state?
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A
Northern Territory
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B
Jervis Bay Territory
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C
Norfolk Island
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D
Christmas Island
22
Who chairs the debates in the House of Representatives?
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A
The Prime Minister
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B
The Governor-General
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C
The Speaker
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D
The Clerk
23
What is the 'Opposition' in Parliament?
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A
The political party with the second-highest number of seats
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B
The group of people who voted against the law
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C
The media
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D
The High Court judges
24
What is the primary function of the Senate?
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A
To propose taxes
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B
To review and pass laws initiated in the House of Representatives
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C
To control the police force
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D
To manage international travel
25
What is the term for the total number of members in the House of Representatives?
